1. Declaration of Independence Nov. 17

2. Charged Words Designed to produce an emotional response Example: Tyranny – “oppressive power” Make a Chart : WordConnotation Emotion

3. The Author Thomas Jefferson -Born into Wealthy Virginia Family -Outspoken defender of American Rights -Artistic, Intellectual, Soft Spoken -Preferred the farm to the city -Loved Reading (6,400 Books) -Great Writer

4. The Selection The Declaration of Independence Details the philosophy of the colonial revolutionaries Outlines their grievances with Britain

5. The Background Jefferson didn’t want to even attend the 2 nd Continental Congress Missed Virginia and the Farm – Wrote Daily to be Called Back Chosen to draft Declaration – He didn’t want to Banged out the Draft fairly quickly Congress changed the draft – This bothers him Document wasn’t considered a “big deal” at the time

6. Reading Level 1 - Label Section I: Introduction Section 2: Preamble – Purpose Section 3: List of Grievances/Problems Section 4: Criticism of British Section 5: Conclusion

7. Reading – 3 Min Read the Introduction Identify Charged Words Answer the Following: 1.Describe the tone of the 1 st Paragraph 2.Why do the Authors avoid specifying the conflict between America and Britain? 3. How does this opening paragraph convey the motivation for independence?

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9. Reading – 10 Min Read Section 2: The Preamble – Identify Charged Words Answer the Following: 1.What is the tone of the second paragraph? 2.List some examples of diction (word-choice) that support your view of the theme 3.Why has Jefferson still not mentioned the conflict between Britain and America?

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11. Reading – 7 Minutes Read Section 3: The Grievances – Identify Charged Words Answer the following: 1. Why would the authors feel the need to “prove” their point by providing facts? 2. Why do they introduce the grievances with a short and passive sentence? Why not active? 3. What support do these facts provide for Jefferson’s Argument? What is his argument?

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13. Reading – 3 Min Section IV: Criticizing the British Answer the following: 1.What points does Jefferson make concerning the British citizens? 2.What conclusion does Jefferson come to?

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15. Reading – 5 Min Section V: The Conclusion Answer the Following 1. The Declaration itself is non-persuasive since there is not a specific call to action. What would be different if it were written as a persuasive piece? Would it be as effective?

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17. Exit Reflection 6-8 Sentences Which of the 3 forms of persuasion (logos, ethos, pathos) is most effective to convey the theme of rebellion and protest? Explain your answer with at least one specific example from the text.